Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establisha dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolutionin order to establish the dictatorship.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

Life is no brief candle- it's a splendid torch!

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.